POSTSCRIPT: The Russian team for 2013 Europeans was named on Dec. 28 as follows: Plushenko, Voronov, Kovtun (rather controversial pick since he was 5th); Tuktamysheva, Sotnikova, Gosviani (3rd highest age-eligible finisher; she needs to get the minimum scores before Euros); Volosozhar/Trankov, Kavaguti/Smirnov, Bazarova/Larionov; Bobrova/Soloviev, Ilinykh/Katsalapov, Riazanova/Tkachenko.
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2013 Russian JUNIOR Nationals (Junior World team selection) will take place in Saransk from Jan. 31-Feb. 3, 2013. The preliminary entry list can be found at this link (in Cyrillic).

I’ve noted the skaters’ placements at Senior Nationals below as well as the ones who have competed on the JGP this fall (and earlier, if known), and which ones are too young for 2013 Junior Worlds that I’m aware of. For 2013 Junior Worlds, Russia has 3 spots in ladies, pairs and dance, and 2 men’s spots.